The U District Cherry Blossom Festival, filled with themed treats and activities, celebrates the historic cherry blossoms at the University of Washington through April 1.

Seattle University has received a $300 million art collection from Richard Hedreen, plus $25 million for a new museum, marking the largest gift in the university's history.

Shin Yu Pai, Seattle's Civic Poet, prepares to conclude her tenure with a public poetry project highlighting sustainability through poems displayed at various city locations, with contributions from local poets and visual designs by Jayme Yen.

"DREAM TEMPLE (for Octavia)" exhibit in Seattle pays homage to sci-fi writer Octavia Butler, offering a space for Black rest and introspection with rest rituals and performances.

Lily Gladstone, from Mountlake Terrace, could be the first Indigenous woman to win the Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Killers of the Flower Moon."

"DREAM TEMPLE (for Octavia)" is an immersive art exhibition by artists Mia Imani Harrison and Mayola Tikaka at Seattle’s ARTS at King Street Station, focusing on healing and intergenerational support for the Black community.

The Henry Art Gallery features Hank Willis Thomas' "LOVERULES" exhibit, highlighting over 90 works on advertisement’s impact on race and gender identities.

The Seattle Kraken have released specialty jerseys to celebrate cultural events and communities, with the latest honoring Black Hockey History in partnership with local artist Barry Johnson.

Diana Delgado resigns as executive director of Seattle's literary nonprofit Hugo House after less than a year, amidst financial challenges and organizational turnover.

Seattle's art scene is set for a boost with grants from the Office of Arts & Culture, including programs for young artists, individual creators, and community groups.

Eritrean-born artist Abraham Awalom has joined Seattle's art scene, contributing to public works, with projects at The Sound Transit Link Light Rail Station and Cowen Park. His art combines his heritage and new experiences in the U.S.

Seattle students learn that prioritizing reading and writing could be linked to "white supremacy" in school material, leading to parental concern over educational impact.

Angie Hinojos' "Water Songs" sculpture is a new addition to Seattle's public art through the FLOW initiative, celebrating community history and voices.